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Dukascopy vs HF Markets

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Dukascopy and HF Markets.

DukascopyTrust 8.9/10
FINMA
JFSA
FCMC

Geneva-based Swiss bank broker with FINMA and JFSA regulation, running an ECN model on its proprietary JForex platform. Tight raw spreads and CHF 100,000 investor protection make it a serious pick for algo and systematic traders.

HF MarketsTrust 7.8/10
FCA
CySEC
DFSA
FSCA

Seven-jurisdiction broker including FCA, CySEC and DFSA, with the broadest emerging-market license footprint of any MetaTrader-only broker. Account variety includes Cent, Premium, Zero and Auto tiers.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Dukascopy has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Dukascopy is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureDukascopyHF Markets
Trust score8.97.8
RegulatorsFINMA, JFSA, FCMCFCA, CySEC, DFSA, FSCA, FSA-Seychelles, CMA, FSC-Mauritius
HeadquartersGeneva, SwitzerlandCyprus
Founded19982010
Min deposit$100$0.00
Max leverage1:2001:2000
EUR/USD spread0.20 pips1.20 pips
Commission per lot$7$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, NetellerBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, SkrillBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto
Withdrawal speed24h24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF, JPYUSD, EUR, GBP, JPY

Dukascopy is best for

Algo traders
Day traders
Scalpers

HF Markets is best for

Beginners
Copy traders
Algo traders